Enjoy Mill Valley Blog
The Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is the official storytelling platform of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce — and the most comprehensive source for what’s happening in and around town.
Whether you’re looking to explore something new, support a neighborhood business, or stay informed about upcoming events, the Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is your trusted source for local insight — thoughtfully curated and proudly community-driven.
Dominican University Hosts Dr. Thomas Insel, a Former CA Mental Health Czar, for a Free, In-Person and Live-Streamed Talk Fixing Our Broken Mental Health System – 7pm
The event is free, open to the public in person and live-streamed. With Health, Insel seeks to highlight a bold, expert, and actionable map for the re-invention of America’s broken mental health care system.
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City Officials Determine That City Hall Site for the No. 9 Locomotive Is Not Feasible, Citing Concerns About The Train’s Massive Scale, As Well as Safety, Legal Liability and More
Ultimately, staff and the two councilmembers “determined that the proposed location at City Hall is not feasible,” Cusimano said. “The size and scale of the locomotive is too massive for the location, and staff is concerned about the impact of the locomotive’s weight on the roots of the Deodar Cedar. There are additional concerns regarding accessibility, safety measures, insurance coverage and legal liability.”
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Longtime Downtown Retailer Kelly Scott Temporarily Takes Over Former Terrestra Space at 30 Miller With a Cashmere Pop-Up From Oct. 18-Nov. 5
Scott, the former owner of both the Alpha Dog shop as well as Sundry, a kitchen- and garden-focused store that was at 118 Throckmorton Ave. – the former home of Branded Boutique, the Mill Valley Hat Box, a laundromat and a fledgling version of Mill Valley Market before that – is opening up a short-term op-up shop within the former Terrestra space.
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The 66th Edition of the Mill Valley Fall Arts Fest Drew a Record Number of Attendees – Organization Seeks Donation So Event ‘Continues For Years to Come’
Daniel Oliver, Amy Faust, Cynthia Minoli, and Hilary Williams received Special Recognition awards for their outstanding work at the artist reception Saturday night.
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On the Heels of a Thrilling Series of Multi-Faceted Arts at the Throckmorton, Lucy Mercer Makes an Appeal Amidst Massive Cost Spikes
“General inflation has caused a precipitous rise in the price of lumber for building sets, along with just about every other item needed to stage a production and operate a venue (materials for costumes, food, furniture, soap, sanitizer and paper towels have all skyrocketed ). Recent laws have added 22% to our employment and administration costs.”
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Acclaimed Filmmaker Christine Yoo Discusses Her Film ‘26.2 to Life – Virtual, Oct. 12, 1pm
This unique initiative pairs incarcerated runners with elite marathon coaches, leading to a remarkable 0% recidivism rate among club alumni. This compelling narrative underscores the profound influence of community involvement, reshaping the lives of both inmates and volunteers.
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MV Chamber Hosts Artist Anki Gelb, Who Spends Her Time in the Bay Area, Bend, Ore., and Stockholm – Artwalk is Oct. 3rd, 5:30-7:30pm
Long harboring yearning to paint, Gelb found the creative time and space to make painting a reality after retiring from the business world. She has taken college art classes and regularly takes workshops to experiment with new techniques and new mediums. In the end she returns to oil, a medium with which she most resonates.
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Architect and Interior Designer Sherry Williamson Unveils a Solo Show at O’Hanlon Center for the Arts – Opens Oct. 3rd, Runs Thru Oct. 31st
Williamson’s creations embody her nuts and bolts experience as an architect and award-winning interior designer with a passion for driftwood, textiles, photography, woodworking and a sense of the absurd.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Sept. 25
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Church of Our Saviour Unveils ‘Godly Play in the Season of Creation’ for Children Pre-K to 4th Grade – Sundays at 9:45am, and Annual Blessing of the Animals Oct. 1st
As religious and youth organizations continue to reach out to their communities to grow and maintain connections, Church of Our Saviour is is unveiling ‘Godly Play in the Season of Creation’ on Sundays in the fall.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Sept. 19
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The Milley Awards Are Honoring the Late John Libberton and Reed Fromer at Their Upcoming Gala on Oct. 22nd
They’re honoring Milley bronze statuette sculptor John Libberton, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96, as well as Reed Fromer, an inspiring, enthusiastic and devoted teacher, musician, composer, activist, writer, humorist, husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, nephew, friend, and mentor to many, He died at the age of 55, died on July 1, from cancer.
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